pathogenesis

Also pa·thog·e·ny

[path-uh-jen-uh-sis]

noun

1. the production and development of disease.

pathogenesis

/ pəˈθɒdʒɪnɪ, ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs, ˌpæθəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk /

noun

1. the origin, development, and resultant effects of a disease

Other Word Forms

• pathogenetic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pathogenesis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; patho-, -genesis

Example Sentences

"Only recently, with a number of breakthroughs in the field, did people begin to believe that the vascular system is involved in AD pathogenesis," Norris says.

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These details can reveal how molecular interactions contribute to cellular functions, which is critical for advancing targeted therapies and understanding disease pathogenesis.

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To explore whether and how dietary zinc deficiency contributes to A. baumannii pathogenesis, the researchers established a mouse model of dietary zinc deficiency and acute A. baumannii pneumonia.

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The researchers emphasise that understanding the role of EBV in NPC's pathogenesis is crucial since the virus has 100% association with this cancer.

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"We created a model of hibernation, which is so critical to understanding of the pathogenesis of the infection."

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